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Blue Ivy Carter gets into a $20K art bidding war with Tyler Perry

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It’s no surprise that Blue Ivy has expensive taste.

On Saturday, Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s daughter showed she’s a true fan of fine art (or just teasing her parents) by throwing her paddle into a bidding war, and offering $17,000 on a painting of Sidney Poitier. It was all part of the Wearable Art Gala in Los Angeles, organized by Blue’s grandparents, Tina Knowles and husband Richard Lawson.

“Y’all made me come from behind the podium, because Blue was out there bidding,” said Star Jones, who served as the event’s auctioneer.

After Blue made the initial bid, Tyler Perry countered with $18K for the Poitier piece.

Blue came back with $19K, as Jay-Z jokingly tried to take her arm down.

Finally, the art was sold to Perry for a cool $20K.

The exchange was caught in a video shared by @alrhemist.

However, Vanity Fair reports that Blue, in a gold wig that matched her mother’s outfit, didn’t stop her bidding there. She won a different item at the auction: a $10K art piece made of deconstructed law and medical books.

Other highlights of the fund-raising event included humanitarian awards given to Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s mother, Gloria Carter.

The gala benefits the WACO (Where Art Can Occur) Theater Center, which provides teen mentorship programs and a place for expression through theater and art.

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IHQ Network Premiers Reality TV Series “She Hustle-Chicago”

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March 3rd, IHQ Network debuted the Chicago-based reality TV series “She Hustle-Chicago.” The series stars 5 Chicago-native business owners and entrepreneurs. “She Hustle – Chicago” boasts an all-Black, all-female cast, including forerunner and show creator Sade “Dae” Jones, executive producer, serial entrepreneur, and brand strategist; Shatara Connor, Pretty Hair Boss Salon & Suites owner and Pony Tail Girl Hair Line owner; Mz. Ronneisha, Lavish Furs, Pretty Hair Weave & Salon Suites owner; Mona Skye, credit repair specialist, real estate developer, and Skye Plaza & Suites owner; and recording artist Glizzy Glo.

The series centers itself around ambition, resilience, and the power of Black entrepreneurship as five fierce female business owners hold their own in the face of challenge and triumph.  Currently, the show is slotted for six 24-minute episodes.

The premiere and all subsequent episodes are free to watch on the IHQ Network’s Radiant TV app. 

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